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1. Hoover Dam (40 min) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (20 min) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Valley of Fire State Park (50 min Day Trip from Las Vegas)

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4. Mount Charleston (45 min)

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5. Clark County Heritage Museum (25 min from Las Vegas)

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6. Los Angeles (4 hours)

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7. Laughlin (1 hour 30 min Trip from Las Vegas)

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8. Pahrump (1 hour 10 min from Las Vegas)

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9. Zion National Park (2 hours 35 min)

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10. Lake Mead National Recreation Area (30-60 min Day Trip from Las Vegas)

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11. Death Valley National Park (2 hours 10 min)

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12. Grand Canyon National Park (4 hours)

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13. Dixie National Forest (3 hours 15 min)

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14. Mojave National Preserve (1 hour 20 min)

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15. Willow Beach (1 hour Day Trip from Las Vegas)

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16. Fish Lake National Forest (4 hours)

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17. St George, Utah (1 hour 45 min)

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18. Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (35 min)

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19. Clark County Wetlands Park (20 min from Las Vegas)

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20. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (2 hours)

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21. Mount Tipton Wilderness Area (1 hour 30 min)

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22. Pilot Peak (4 hours)

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Summary & FAQ Hoover Dam (40 min) Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (20 min) Valley of Fire State Park (50 min Day Trip from Las Vegas) Mount Charleston (45 min) Clark County Heritage Museum (25 min from Las Vegas) Los Angeles (4 hours) Laughlin (1 hour 30 min Trip from Las Vegas) Pahrump (1 hour 10 min from Las Vegas) Zion National Park (2 hours 35 min) Lake Mead National Recreation Area (30-60 min Day Trip from Las Vegas) Death Valley National Park (2 hours 10 min) Grand Canyon National Park (4 hours) Dixie National Forest (3 hours 15 min) Mojave National Preserve (1 hour 20 min) Willow Beach (1 hour Day Trip from Las Vegas) Fish Lake National Forest (4 hours) St George, Utah (1 hour 45 min) Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (35 min) Clark County Wetlands Park (20 min from Las Vegas) Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (2 hours) Mount Tipton Wilderness Area (1 hour 30 min) Pilot Peak (4 hours)

  • Question: What type of entertainment does Las Vegas offer for casino goers and resort vacationers?
    Answer: Las Vegas offers plenty of glitz and glam for casino goers and resort vacationers.
  • Question: What attractions are available beyond Las Vegas city limits?
    Answer: Beyond the city limits, there is a range of natural and manmade attractions that have captured the imagination of travelers worldwide.
  • Question: What are some iconic attractions near Las Vegas?
    Answer: Iconic attractions include the vast concrete walls of the Hoover Dam and the spectacular canyons of Zion National Park.
  • Question: What kinds of adventures can travelers enjoy around Las Vegas?
    Answer: Travelers can enjoy a variety of adventures, from exploring natural wonders to marveling at engineering feats like the Hoover Dam.

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